Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (”Iz”) died June 26, 1997 at age 38 of weight related illness. 10,000 people attended his funeral.
The first time I heard him, I stopped what I was doing, and had to find out who belonged to that incredibly pure voice.
On this chilly winter night, his voice somehow brings warmth into the room:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_17vGYa81s “Iz” singing Hawai’i Aloha (Over one million views)
He really did have a beautiful voice!
I did not realize until Your ping, that he had passed away...and soooo very young too!
Thank You for the ping!
That was beautiful!
Very pretty, yorkie. What a shame he left us so young! Its been a while since I’ve listened to his music. He was terrific.